Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice (Four Corners Power Plant)

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

 

 

 

Four Corners Power Plant is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice. The Apprenticeship Program is designed to develop a non-skilled or semi-skilled worker into a proficient, multi-skilled journeyman who is competent in all the process of their trade. This is accomplished through on-the-job training supplemented by the study of appropriate technical and theoretical subjects related to the particular trade. Successful apprenticeship candidates will support the efficient and cost-effective production of electric energy by performing both process control instrumentation maintenance and high and low voltage electrical equipment maintenance as they develop the skills of their craft. Previous education and experience in process control instrumentation installation, calibration & repair and/or electrical construction & repair is preferred. Knowledge and experience in power plant or industrial plant operations and maintenance is also a plus.  

 

Minimum Requirements:  

• Eighteen years of age.  

• High school diploma or GED (must submit a copy of diploma or equivalent). 

• Possess a valid driver's license. 

• Completed a College Algebra course or higher and submit transcripts or applicable documentation showing a grade "C" or better. College placement test documentation or Joint Services Transcript will be accepted in lieu of college transcripts. 

• Must be currently enrolled in or have completed one (1) semester of AC Electrical theory or equivalent and submit a transcript, Joint Services Transcript, or equivalent showing enrollment or successful completion of the course with a passing grade of "C" or better. The APS Generation AC Theory Course will be accepted.  

  • Applicants who submit documentation of enrollment must provide documentation of successful completion of the course with a passing grade of “C” or better by April 30th, 2024  

• Display aptitude, attitude and adaptability necessary for the trade.  

• This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less. 

  

Selected candidates who have met the minimum qualifications will be subject to the following requirements: 

• Pass a written aptitude exam - Maintenance Selection System Test (MASS).  

  • Selected candidates that have not already completed the MASS test or are eligible to retest will be invited to take the MASS test as part of the selection process 

• Must successfully pass a written evaluation. 

• Must successfully pass a physical field evaluation. 

• Must successfully complete a panel interview. 

 

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION.  Ensure all necessary documents are included. Failure to submit documents in the system by the posting close date (April 1, 2024) will result in disqualification of your application. Faxed or E-mailed documents will not be accepted. 

1. Resume 

1. High School Diploma or equivalent 

1. Transcripts showing completion of College Algebra course (with a grade of "C" or better) OR documentation of college placement test showing placement in College Algebra or higher.  

1. Enrollment documentation or transcripts showing completion of at least one (1) semester of AC Electrical Theory course or equivalent reflecting a grade of "C" or better or certificate of completion of the APS Generation AC Theory Course. 

  

Documents must be uploaded under “additional documents” in the My Documents section of your application. If you have any difficulties, please contact craftjobs@ap